-Manolo Blahnik offers his thoughts on the spring 2010’s shoe trends. His take on Chanel’s runway clogs? Manolo says, “…When I design, personally I like delicate shoes, but I actually like this season’s clogs; I love flats – and I like the peasant look. We have actually ordered two styles of clogs to be made this season for Manolo Blahnik.” [via Vogue UK]
-Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection gets its own musical. The shoes made up 40% of the $1,500-$2,000 costume budget. [via WSJ]
-The Presidential Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach boasts a wall of shoe art which pays tribute to former First Ladies and other dignitaries. Since the suite costs $4,000 to $6,000 a night, the closest we’ll get to viewing these shoes is online. [via Stylelist]
-Christian Louboutin is known as a shoe and handbag designer. For the release of the Le Rituel champagne, Louboutin stepped out of his norm and into the role of a movie director. Watch the Cinderella inspired video on YouTube.
Among other items auctioned at the event were a pair of rainbow-studded Guiseppi Zanotti boots commissioned for Michael Jackson’s London O2 tour. The boots fetched 10,000 euros at auction.
Video coverage of the auction including a peek of the coveted boots:
-Yum! Louboutin collaborates with Laduree, a French maker of delicately delicious macaroons to make create gift boxes [-via The Luxist]
-Top ten shoes for going back to school [via The Examiner]
-Sneak Peek! Elizabeth & James Footwear, Fall ‘09 [via FabSugar]
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